Smita Rakesh serves as Vice President at Social Alpha, overseeing the Climate and Sustainability portfolio, which focuses on innovative solutions for Clean Energy Transition, Waste Management, and Urban Transition among others. Smita has spearheaded significant initiatives, including three international grand challenges in clean energy and the establishment of the Clean Energy International Incubation Centre in Delhi. Additionally, Smita is a Board Member at Sustain Plus Energy Foundation and was recently recognized as a Yale World Fellow for 2023. Previous roles include Independent Consultant at Tata Trusts, Chief Operating Officer at Ashden India Renewable Energy Collective, and various consultancy positions focusing on renewable energy and sustainable development with organizations such as The Energy and Resources Institute and Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Smita holds a B.A. in Geography from Miranda House College and an M.Sc. in Environmental Studies from TERI University.
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